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Year: 2026

Abia introduces subsidised fare for green shuttle buses

The Abia State Government has converted its previously free Green Shuttle mass transit service into a paid system, introducing a 50 per cent fare subsidy to keep transportation affordable for residents. Commissioner for Information, Mr Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists after the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex…

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War in the Middle East: economic impact around the world

Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war on Tuesday: – Markets recover – – Asian and European stock markets rallied and energy prices eased after US President Donald Trump signalled that the US-Israel war on Iran was “going to be ended soon”. – Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index added more than three…

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Netanyahu urges Iranians to ‘throw off the yoke of tyranny’

Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel on Tuesday called on the people of Iran to bring about political change in their country. He said, it ultimately depended on the Iranian population to end the rule of the current leadership in Tehran. Speaking during a meeting with representatives of Israel’s Ministry of Health, Netanyahu said the government’s broader…

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Best Forex Trading Platforms in Nigeria (2026)

Top Platforms for Forex, Gold, Commodities, Indices and Global Stocks Forex trading in Nigeria has expanded rapidly over the past decade. While traders previously focused mainly on currency pairs such as EUR/USD or GBP/USD, many platforms now provide access to broader markets including gold, silver, oil, cocoa, global indices, stock markets, and ETFs. For Nigerian…

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NCDC, NMA urge doctors to heighten vigilance amid Lassa fever transmission

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)  and Prevention and the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) have urged doctors and  healthcare professionals across nationwide  to heighten vigilance and there  strictly  to infection prevention and control measures amid  ongoing transmission of Lassa fever. The advisory, published on Tuesday on the NCDC website and signed by the agency’s…

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Police warn applicants against bribery during recruitment screening exercise

Applicants who qualified for screening into the Nigeria Police have been warned to maintain discipline and avoid bribery and misconduct throughout the process and accept the outcome in good faith. This warning was issued by the Osun State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, while addressing the successful candidates during commencement of screening exercise at…

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War: Oil prices will rise above $200 per barrel – Iran warns US, Israel

Iran has warned it will carry out retaliatory attacks on oil facilities in countries around the Gulf after Israel bombed at least five energy sites near Tehran. The attacks caused thick black smoke to cover the city and have raised concerns that the conflict could lead to major disruptions in the global economy. A spokesperson…

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Middle East tensions escalate as explosion rocks Belgian synagogue

Authorities in Belgium have on Monday condemned an early-morning explosion outside a synagogue in the city of Liège as a serious act of anti-Semitism. The blast occurred shortly before 4 a.m. on Monday outside the synagogue in Liège. No injuries were reported, though windows in buildings opposite the synagogue were damaged. Police closed the street…

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2027: You’re inept, Lagos APC blasts opposition parties

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised opposition parties over what it described as a lack of coherence, courage and constructive engagement with the pressing needs of Nigerians as the 2027 general elections approach. The Lagos APC spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, made the remarks in a statement issued…

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African players in Europe: Marmoush torments Newcastle again

Omar Marmoush scored twice as Manchester City triumphed 3-1 away to Newcastle United at the weekend in the FA Cup — the second time this season he has bagged a cup brace against the Magpies. The 27-year-old Egyptian also netted twice in a League Cup semi-final second leg victory over Newcastle last month. Mohamed Salah…

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